97598 - Debridement (eg, high pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors
This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.
Work hardening/conditioning; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - including topical application(s), wound assessment, use of a whirlpool, when performed and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session, total wound(s) surface area; first 20 sq cm or less 97598 Debridement (eg, high pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps), open wound, (eg, fibrin, devitalized epidermis and/or dermis, exudate, debris, biofilm), including topical application(s), wound assessment, use of a whirlpool, when performed and instruction(s) for
- Confirm benefit details
- Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
- Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
- Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.